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COURTESY JEFF CHUNG
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV.

K-Drama: Poong-do proposes to Ji-na on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

By Jeff Chung, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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COURTESY HONOLULU AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
“The Inspection” follows a young, gay Black man with little hope confronts prejudice and arduous basic training when he joins the Marines, but he also finds fellowship and support.

Honolulu African American Film Festival honors Black experience

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Mickey Weems uses his walking stick for support, but it doubles as a stylish prop while dancing, something he loves to do.

Former teacher shares his life with terminal cancer on ‘Mickey Is Dying’

COURTESY HAWAI‘I SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Maestro Anthony Parnther will conduct the Feb. 5 Masterworks Series concert honoring African American History Month.

For February, a cornucopia of classical music in Honolulu

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“Maizy Chen’s Last Chance” by Lisa Yee

Now Read This: ‘Maizy Chen’s Last Chance,’ ‘When You Look Like Us’

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Kevin Hart.

Comedian Kevin Hart to perform stand-up show in Hawaii

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Volunteers Bob Speer and Adela Rhoades help keep the Honolulu Rose Society’s garden thriving at the Urban Garden Center in Pearl City.

Honolulu Rose Society offers classes for budding gardeners

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Brandy Nalani McDougall is Hawaii’s new poet laureate. She is an associate professor specializing in Indigenous studies in the American Studies department at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is pictured in the hale at the Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Kanewai cultural garden located at the Hawai‘inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge on campus.

Hawaii’s new poet laureate finds solace in verse

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COURTESY KUMU KAHUA THEATRE
From left, Sydney Ishikawa, Alaka‘i Cunningham, Lee Tonouchi (kneeling), Brandon Hagio and Marcus Oshiro.

Lee Tonouchi tells powerful tale in ‘Gone Feeshing’ at Kumu Kahua

COURTESY TIN IDOL PRODUCTIONS
Stacie Ku‘ulei’s “Sweet Baby”

Stacie Ku‘ulei shares love for the isles with ‘Sweet Baby’

COURTESY JEFF CHUNG
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV.

K-Drama: Chung-yi agrees to resign on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

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Camille Quindica won first place in the 9-12 grade category in 2022.

Memorial Day poster contest seeks entries

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“The Blur” by Minh Le

Now Read This: ‘The Blur,’ ‘Once Upon a K-Prom’

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Surfers maintain and crash on a wave at Waimea Bay.

North Shore filmfest offers stunning surf

COURTESY HAWAI‘I SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday that Dane Lam, conducting above, has been named music director.

Symphony appoints full-time music director

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On the Scene

Waianae’s Ilima Shim to appear on fourth season of ‘Tough As Nails’

Waianae’s Ilima Shim to appear on fourth season of ‘Tough As Nails’

Robi Kahakalau takes the stage with new partner Kala‘e Camarillo

Heua‘olu Sai-Dudoit wins Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest

Short film about Native Hawaiian tree snail to air Hawai‘i International Film Festival

HBO reality show ‘We’re Here’ earns Emmy for its Hawaii episode

Rearview Mirror

Rearview Mirror: Neighborhood vendors gave way to supermarkets

Rearview Mirror: Neighborhood vendors gave way to supermarkets

Rearview Mirror: Elvis’ ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ concert was 50 years ago

Rearview Mirror: Danny Kaleikini had a way to make everyone feel special

Rearview Mirror: Kamaaina Quiz puts your local knowledge to the test

Rearview Mirror: And now the envelope for the annual awards

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K-Drama

K-Drama: Poong-do proposes to Ji-na on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

K-Drama: Poong-do proposes to Ji-na on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

By Jeff Chung, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

K-Drama: Chung-yi agrees to resign on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

K-Drama: Event honors 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S.

K-Drama: Shi-joon harasses Ji-na on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

K-Drama: Suspicions run high on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

K-Drama: KBFD to air documentary on Syngman Rhee

K-Drama: Anger, betrayal abound on ‘Blessed by the Sea’

Garden Variety

Honolulu Rose Society offers classes for budding gardeners

Honolulu Rose Society offers classes for budding gardeners

By Pat Gee pgee@staradvertiser.com
Jan. 22, 2023

Column: Gift for plant lovers

How to keep the holiday evergreens alive year-round

Honolulu Local Business Guide

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